Can a Sandcastle Support a Brick?

Can a Sandcastle Support a Brick?

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Interactive Video

Science, Arts, Architecture

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial demonstrates how to build a sand castle that can support weight using layers of sand and window screen. It explains the process of packing sand and alternating it with window screen layers to create a stable structure. The tutorial suggests testing the sand castle's strength by placing a brick on top and encourages using this method for a science project to explore weight support and the effect of screen spacing.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How can you test the weight capacity of your sand castle?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What effect does the spacing between the layers of window screen have on the sand castle?

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